Fitbit Charge 3fitness tracker

About

The Fitbit Charge 3 is a band based fitness tracker with a 0.8 inch monochrome OLED display steps, sleep, and calories. It has a touchscreen display. The manufacturer claims a battery life of 7 days. It is available in small, large sizes. It has the following sensors: MEMS 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart rate monitor, altimeter. It has notifications for call, text, calendar events. It has socialization features: Share stats with friends and family. It includes inactivity alerts which remind you to move if you are sitting for a long time. It has extra features such as: guided breathing sessions, female health tracking, Included accessories: USB charging clip. Its dimensions are 0.6 x 0.4 inches (width/thickness) and it weighs 0.9 ounces.

Socialization features
Socialization featuresSharing results of activities among a circle of friends. Some results include each friend's progress toward goals. Fitness milestones are celebrated with badges. Sends cheers and taunts while competing in group activities.

Share stats with friends and family

WiFi
WiFiA long-range wireless communication technology that enables a fitness tracker to pair with a smartphone and with other devices within a home network or remote location via the Internet.

No

Specs

Type
TypeFitness trackers are available in several types, such has watch, band, and clip-on. A watch type fitness tracker has a data display similar to a smartwatch. A band is also worn on the wrist but has limited or no display capability. A clip-on is worn in various locations on your body via a clip to your clothing.

band

Sizes
SizesThe strap is available in this range of sizes.

small, large

Display type
Display typeLCD, OLED, or LED.

monochrome OLED

Display size
(in.)
Display sizeThe diagonal size or diameter (if round) of the active display area measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.

0.8

Displays time
Displays timeCan display the time of day on the fitness tracker.

Yes

Sensor types
Sensor typesSensors in the tracker detect real-world data which is translated into results like step count and heart rate measurements.

Sleep sensing method
Sleep sensing methodAuto mode senses when you are sleeping. Manual mode requires you to activate a setting on the device before you go to sleep.

Auto

Socialization
SocializationSharing results of activities among a circle of friends. Some results include each friend's progress toward goals. Fitness milestones are celebrated with badges. Sends cheers and taunts while competing in group activities.

Bluetooth USB dongle
Bluetooth USB dongleIncludes a dongle which can be used in case your old computer lacks Bluetooth.

No

Included accessories
Included accessoriesIndicates what additional accessories are included.

USB charging clip

Dimensions (WxD)
Dimensions (WxD)Dimensions of the device in inches.

0.6 x 0.4

Weight
(oz.)
WeightThe weight in ounces of the fitness tracker.

0.9

Warranty
(yrs.)
WarrantyThe manufacturer's stated length of warranty.

1

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